Rise and Fall

She unveiled those who had failed her heart
Compared them to ancient ruins all falling apart
Those greats who came and went so victoriously
Each sought to conquer the walls of her dynasty

She knew why they were all meant to rise and fall
When hope cast its shadow on her castle wall

Ancient walls they had tried to scale
Their lack of love caused them all to fail
Kings, Empires, Imperials, just all fell away
Her longing for love almost died that same way

And now she knows why they were meant to rise and fall
When hope cast its shadow on her castle wall

Then there he stood, yes, she heard his call
Her own true love had knocked down that castle wall
Recognizing him she ran to the street
Where passionately their lips would meet

She knew why they were all meant to rise and fall
When hope cast its shadow on her castle wall

Ancient walls they had tried to scale
Their lack of love caused them all to fail
Kings, Empires, Imperials just all fell away
Her longing for love almost died that same way

And now she knows why they were meant to rise and fall
When hope cast its shadow on her castle wall

Then there he stood, yes, she heard his call
Her own true love had knocked down the castle wall
Recognizing him she ran to the street
Where passionately their lips would meet

She knew why they were all meant to rise and fall
When hope cast its shadow on her castle wall

When hope cast its shadow
…Heard his call
When hope cast its shadow
…Heard his call
When hope cast its shadow
…Heard his call

Lyrics, Vocals: Nuala Molloy Moran c 2011
Music, Performance, Production: Newell Bate c 2011